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BCCI felicitates retiring Kumar Sangakkara

Updated on: 21 August,2015 08:24 AM IST  | 
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The BCCI secretary felicitated batting great Kumar Sangakkara before the start of yesterday's play of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India, which marks the farewell match for the legendary cricketer

BCCI felicitates retiring Kumar Sangakkara

BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur felicitating Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara ahead of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India, which marks the farewell of the Sri Lankan legend in Colombo

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya also congratulated the wicketkeeper-batsman on his glorious career, which spanned over 15 years. "Kumar Sangakkara has not only been a true asset for Sri Lankan cricket but also a great ambassador for the game of cricket. I congratulate him on all his achievements and wish him a happy and successful life post retirement," said Dalmiya.



In his 15-year international career, Sangakkara has so far scored 12,350 Test runs with 38 centuries at an average of 57.71. In 404 ODIs, he has scored 14,234 runs with 25 tons and a staggering 93 half-centuries.

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